Windows 10: After updating to build 1809 I can't use Start menu search feature

Discus and support After updating to build 1809 I can't use Start menu search feature in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I just installed the build 1809 over my existing Windows 10 Enterprise install and after that the Start menu search feature (and also the brightness... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Juliano Nunes Silva, Oct 3, 2018.

  1. After updating to build 1809 I can't use Start menu search feature


    I just installed the build 1809 over my existing Windows 10 Enterprise install and after that the Start menu search feature (and also the brightness function keys) stopped working.


    I've already tried to re-register Windows apps using Get-Appxpackage, run sfc /scannow, logged in with another user's account, restarted the Windows Search service, rebuild the search index, enabled Cortana (that were disabled by a policy).


    Nothing works and going back to a previous build isn't an option.

    :)
     
    Juliano Nunes Silva, Oct 3, 2018
    #1

  2. Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Oct 3, 2018
    #2
  3. dalchina Win User
    Weird start menu problem, I've been searching for hours


    Hi, the 2nd picture is not a current start menu picture- and certainly not related to the anniversary edition- assuming you have the anniversary edition that is. (build 14393.51).

    'All apps' has vanished from the start menu in the current build- that was in build 1511 from November 2015 until August 2nd when the new build was released. MS now lists all items the start menu finds as per your 1st picture. If you want something different, you'll need a replacement 3rd party start menu.

    (I see 3 icons to the left of the list of programs in my Win 10 start menu- this is configurable in Settings, search for choose which folders..).

    So your picture is of the current start menu, anniversary edition.

    Suggest it's worth searching the internet for articles on what's changed in the anniversary edition.
     
    dalchina, Oct 3, 2018
    #3
  4. After updating to build 1809 I can't use Start menu search feature

    Start menu search problems

    Hi Michael,

    In order for us to better assist you, we would like to ask few questions:

    • Did you make any changes or updates to your computer prior to the issue?
    • When did you start experiencing this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    Since you're having issues with the Start menu, we suggest checking this
    article
    and follow the methods provided to troubleshoot Start menu.

    Update us on the outcome.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Oct 3, 2018
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